Barbatos 52 posts Posted July 30 Aye pirates! Let me introduce you to my latest creation: The Flying Dutchman! Yes, I had already made one, but I was contacted a year ago by a group that makes exclusive limited edition sets that asked me to realise it. The prospect of seeing one of my creations usable by others and packaged with a customised box and printed instructions really excited me, and I jumped at it! The ship is 97 cm long by 29 cm wide and 70 cm high. It consists of about 7,200 pieces and for the occasion a seamstress was asked to create the sails using professional methods. The photos you see are of the prototype built to test everything before confirming it. Thanks for your attention, I hope you enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD 1743 posts Posted July 30 A very beautiful version of the Flying Dutchman! The ship's bow is well built and the figurehead looks scary. The ship's hull is angled at the rear end and becomes narrower towards the stern. The various decks of the ship can be reached via stairs. The rigging and sails are elaborate and detailed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max_Lego 509 posts Posted July 30 Very beautiful! The combination of colours is perfect, and the sails look very convincing. Appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horation 660 posts Posted July 30 Can you tell who is making this set? Is it going to be made with Lego bricks or some competitor brand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbatos 52 posts Posted July 30 (edited) 6 hours ago, NOD said: A very beautiful version of the Flying Dutchman! The ship's bow is well built and the figurehead looks scary. The ship's hull is angled at the rear end and becomes narrower towards the stern. The various decks of the ship can be reached via stairs. The rigging and sails are elaborate and detailed. Thanks for the compliments! Glad you like it! 5 hours ago, Max_Lego said: Very beautiful! The combination of colours is perfect, and the sails look very convincing. Appreciated Thank you so much! 2 hours ago, Horation said: Can you tell who is making this set? Is it going to be made with Lego bricks or some competitor brand? The set was produced in 12 numbered copies. I don't know who all the buyers are but I hope to hear from them soon! The box contains only original Lego bricks. There are only custom sails and ropes. A UV printed nameplate was also made on a Lego tile. Edited July 30 by Barbatos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marooned Marin 1718 posts Posted July 31 I said it elsewhere, I'll say it again, yours version of the Flying Dutchman is simply the best Capt @Barbatos. Photos are excellent quality, really professional look. Since I'm not a member of the ACOL Facebook group, and could not see the detailed information, I was wondering, what was the price for one ship? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbatos 52 posts Posted July 31 (edited) 4 hours ago, Marooned Marin said: I said it elsewhere, I'll say it again, yours version of the Flying Dutchman is simply the best Capt @Barbatos. Photos are excellent quality, really professional look. Since I'm not a member of the ACOL Facebook group, and could not see the detailed information, I was wondering, what was the price for one ship? Thank you so much @Marooned Marin I don't want to make advertisement here, I ask the moderators to delete the comment if it's it is not welcome... Spoiler The set cost 1.990€. It's made from over 7.200 original LEGO pieces, with 10 custom-made sails and rigging (not original). There's an exclusive 8 x 16 UV printed tile, printed and bound instructions and a dedicated graphic box. Edited July 31 by Barbatos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horation 660 posts Posted August 1 To be honest, that's not unreasonable, I've seen custom sets that had twice the price per piece... Will the instructions be released? (I'm sure someone would be willing to build it) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbatos 52 posts Posted August 1 21 hours ago, Horation said: To be honest, that's not unreasonable, I've seen custom sets that had twice the price per piece... Will the instructions be released? (I'm sure someone would be willing to build it) Up to now I'm not planning to sell only the digital instructions. I've already had my work stolen some time ago and I don't want it to happen again. Maybe when the collaboration ends I could sell the manuals... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horation 660 posts Posted August 2 5 hours ago, Barbatos said: Up to now I'm not planning to sell only the digital instructions. I've already had my work stolen some time ago and I don't want it to happen again. Maybe when the collaboration ends I could sell the manuals... Well, if it makes you feel any better, I just saw on the main reddit forum for counterfeiters (r/Lepin) that their factories got hit hard (2 of them closed down and now everyone there is in a panic...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YellowFrog 197 posts Posted August 4 Great ship, very nice shaping. I would love to see this as a ship fit for sailing, though, rather than a shipwreck. How long have you been working on it (and how many total hours)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbatos 52 posts Posted August 5 On 8/4/2024 at 3:15 PM, YellowFrog said: Great ship, very nice shaping. I would love to see this as a ship fit for sailing, though, rather than a shipwreck. How long have you been working on it (and how many total hours)? Thank you! I don't know how many hours, on average one hour a day for 10 months... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld 6878 posts Posted August 6 Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbatos 52 posts Posted August 7 15 hours ago, Captain Braunsfeld said: Congratulations! Wow! Thank you so much!! 💪🏻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BardDandelion 363 posts Posted August 7 Such an impressive build. Great color scheme, amazing details. Just epic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAP Tec 61 posts Posted August 7 I can only say wonderful and great and perfect,... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbatos 52 posts Posted August 9 On 8/7/2024 at 10:26 AM, BardDandelion said: Such an impressive build. Great color scheme, amazing details. Just epic! On 8/7/2024 at 1:26 PM, MAP Tec said: I can only say wonderful and great and perfect,... Thank you so much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Train 12 Volts 9433 posts Posted August 10 On 7/30/2024 at 12:16 PM, Max_Lego said: Very beautiful! The combination of colours is perfect, and the sails look very convincing. Appreciated I totally agree: gorgeous colors, intimidating lines and beautiful sails! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guy smiley 12 posts Posted August 11 Astounding work here, I love the various plants and vines you have all over the ship, and the custom sails are perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebeus I 1786 posts Posted August 14 Nicely done, reminds me a bit of the digital model from the PotC games but bigger. Makes me want to revisit my own redention of the famous ghostship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barbatos 52 posts Posted August 20 Thanks to all! On 8/14/2024 at 7:45 AM, Sebeus I said: Nicely done, reminds me a bit of the digital model from the PotC games but bigger. Makes me want to revisit my own redention of the famous ghostship. You must do it!😉 You're the father of the flying dutchman mocs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
